Practice, practice, practice! In a safe and friendly environment, with a committed coach who wants nothing but your best success, gain actionable tools and tips to improve your mastery of speaking and presenting to others.

Overview
So, you’ve been doing this for a while, and you’ve got habits, practices, techniques, and a reputation for being capable. Now what? How do you keep advancing? This half-day workshop explores three techniques seasoned leaders, project managers, business analysts, and others can apply to step up your game even further, to continue to increase your positive influence within your environment. Learn how leveraging the languages of appreciation can kickstart stagnant stakeholder relationships, how maximizing emotional intelligence in the moment can disarm even the most troublesome situation, and unleash the power of two little words that can change everything for the better. This half-day class includes three techniques used by seasoned professionals to get the most out of working relationships with sponsors, team members, and even those tricky stakeholders.

Objectives
By attending this series, participants will:

• Gain proven tips for the application of personal power to elevate your relationships

• Practice techniques to appreciate your stakeholders across the aisles

• Encounter and apply two words as a simple and highly effective way to disarm negativity, prevent unnecessary drama, and regain focus before a conversation goes sideways

• Commit to two things you’ll do even better starting right now

Join us for a helpful and engaging presentation with downsizing expert Tisa Johnson, owner of Senior Transitioning Services of Central Iowa.

Tisa specializes in guiding older adults and their families through the emotional and practical challenges of preparing for a move, including decluttering, organizing, and making thoughtful “rightsizing” decisions. Her team focuses on easing transitions by supporting seniors with packing, unpacking, new‑home setup, and home clear‑outs, along with ongoing guidance for families considering a future move.

Wednesday, March 25 10:00 am

We’ll also provide a brief update on The Village expansion, offering a look at what’s ahead. 

Social Media & Mocktails is a hands-on, high-energy workshop designed to help you feel more confident and creative with your social media marketing.

Led by Ashley Noethe with Iowa Realty, this session will break down practical strategies for showing up consistently online, creating content that connects, and leveraging social media to grow your business. You’ll walk away with actionable tips you can implement immediately — no fluff, no overwhelm.

But this isn’t your typical marketing class.

While you learn, you’ll craft delicious mocktails provided by Spark Energy Soda Bar, connect with other professionals through structured speed networking, and finish the evening by recording a reel with a partner — so you leave not only inspired, but with content ready to post.

Whether you’re brand new to social media or looking to sharpen your strategy, Social Media & Mocktails blends education, creativity, and connection into one interactive experience you won’t want to miss.

The time is now to grow your knowledge, comfort and use of AI in the workplace. Get ahead, stay ahead and lead with confidence using AI to support your goals.

WORKSHOPS:
AI Demystified: Understanding the Tools and the Terminology
Gain a clear foundation of what AI is, what it isn’t, and how it applies in business. This session will explore terminology, capabilities, examples across business departments, and the risks and responsibilities.

AI in Action: Hands-On with GPT
Apply the concepts from the first session as you design and build a simple “business GPT, such as a market-summary tool, HR assistant or customer FAQ bot. You will engage with OpenAI tools, learn prompt engineering basics, and walk away with a working prototype and the confidence to create more.

No prior coding background is necessary for either of the sessions.